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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Reflections on Freedom, Responsibility, and Leadership in a Time of War
- Date:
- 1944-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas' Pivotal Speech at the Democratic National Convention: A Call for Freedom, Leadership, and Responsibility
- Date:
- 1944-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas' Radio Speech on Victory, Peace, and American Progress (May 2, 1944)
- Date:
- 1944-05-02
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
![["The document emphasizes the importance of freedom, choice, and leadership in the context of an upcoming election. It stresses the need for experienced and visionary leadership to address the challenges of war and post-war reconstruction. The document also highlights the importance of supporting the armed forces and ensuring opportunities for their future. Additionally, it acknowledges the significance of alliances with other nations in maintaining global stability."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0000-Speeches,%20Remarks,%20Manuscript%20Notes,%201922-1951/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Reflections on Freedom, Responsibility, and Leadership in a Time of War")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas speaks at the Democratic National Convention, emphasizing the importance of freedom and the responsibility that comes with it. She praises the leadership of President Roosevelt in mobilizing the country for war and highlights the achievements in plane production. Douglas criticizes the Republican party for attacking the current administration during a time of war and stresses the need to choose a candidate who will represent the nation's values and work towards a better world."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0000-Speeches,%20Remarks,%20Manuscript%20Notes,%201922-1951/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Helen Gahagan Douglas' Pivotal Speech at the Democratic National Convention: A Call for Freedom, Leadership, and Responsibility")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas delivered a radio speech in May 1944, emphasizing the importance of achieving victory in the war and ensuring a just and lasting peace. She highlighted the need for proper planning to make use of the country's productive capacity after the war to improve the standard of living for all Americans. Douglas criticized those who feared overproduction, arguing that with proper planning and full employment, overproduction would not be an issue. She called for progress and advancement, not regression, in the post-war era."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0000-Speeches,%20Remarks,%20Manuscript%20Notes,%201922-1951/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Helen Gahagan Douglas' Radio Speech on Victory, Peace, and American Progress (May 2, 1944)")